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SWITZERLAND: New Integration and Language Requirements for Residence Permits

September 3, 2018

The Swiss Federal Council has approved a package of legislative amendments which, effective 1 January 2019, will allow the authorities to demand that foreign nationals applying for residence permits sign a cultural integration agreement and demonstrate a certain level of language skill.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 28th August 2018

August 28, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Australia and Ireland, and a 5 minute quick read of the EU Posted Worker requirements.

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EU Posted Worker Requirements… in 5 Minutes

August 23, 2018

Confused about the EU’s Posted Worker Directives? Get the vital basics in this 5-minute-read. 

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IRELAND: Immigration Authorities Announce Closure of Appointment System for Re-entry Visas

August 23, 2018

Effective 3 September 2018, the online appointment booking service for visa-required nationals seeking re-entry visas from the Re-entry Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) will cease to operate. All applications must be submitted by post.

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AUSTRALIA: New Labour Market Testing Requirements

August 22, 2018

Effective 12 August 2018, several changes have been introduced to the Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements for the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa in Australia.

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LUXEMBOURG: Minimum Wage Increases

August 21, 2018

Effective 1 August 2018, the statutory minimum wage in Luxembourg has increased by 2.5%, Wages in Luxembourg are pegged to the cost of living (consumer price inflation).

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 21st August 2018

August 21, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Singapore and Luxembourg, plus read part two of our blog series focusing on the UK's Tier 2 quota.

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SINGAPORE: Upcoming New Housing Checks for Work Pass Holders

August 21, 2018

Effective 14 September 2018, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore will check work pass applicants’ residential addresses when issuing passes.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 14th August 2018

August 15, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Kazakhstan.

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The UK’s Tier 2 Quota: Stepping Down from the Carousel

August 15, 2018

UK Immigration expert, Antonio Lam, offers insight into the current shortages, shortcomings, and solutions for both government and business in the United Kingdom's Tier 2 visa program for foreign workers. Part 2 of a two-part series.

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